Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 20,510 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Florian Gerlach.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Florian Gerlach.
0.00
0-0FSV Mainz 05 kick off and get the match underway!
2.07
0-0Steed Cabezas catches Dominic Glass on the ankles. Steed Cabezas is warned by the referee! Dominic Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.08
Dion Fletcher hacks Johan Benon from behind! The referee brings Dion Fletcher to one side and gives him a warning! Johan Benon runs off the knock.
8.39
0-0Brian Pallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
12.01
0-1Steed Cabezas hoofs the ball up the pitch. Patricio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Benito Barone. Benito Barone makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.51
Brian Pallister flicks a high pass forward to Benito Barone who brings the ball under control. Benito Barone lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Pedro Pichichi!
20.59
0-1Steed Cabezas threads a neat ball through to Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.31
Laurent Sibierski knocks the ball forward to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias makes a probing pass to Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.10
Showing composure, Terry Bishop plays the ball forward to Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher makes a simple pass to Brian Pallister. Brian Pallister finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
32.01
0-1Rafael Arias comes in with a late challenge on Brian Pallister. Rafael Arias is given a warning by the referee! Brian Pallister grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.37
0-1Laurent Sibierski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Sammer. Moritz Sammer hits a low pass to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.48
Albrecht Weigel makes a simple pass to Moritz Sammer. Moritz Sammer darts forward. Moritz Sammer plays a quick one-two with Lars El-Fakiri and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Moritz Sammer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
42.53
Kevin Schröder passes the ball forward to Moritz Sammer. Moritz Sammer takes it forward alone. Moritz Sammer whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Nikolas Janes!
45.00
0-1Johan Benon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Johan Benon lofts in a cross ball towards Lars El-Fakiri. Steed Cabezas hacks Lars El-Fakiri from behind! Penalty not given!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfB Stuttgart start the second half!
47.40
Rafael Arias sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Arias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.02
Albrecht Weigel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johan Benon. Johan Benon threads a neat ball through to Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
49.04
Laurent Sibierski flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Glass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Glass makes a probing pass to Johan Benon. Johan Benon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
53.22
0-1Benito Barone barges into Laurent Sibierski. The referee calls over Benito Barone and shows him a yellow card! Laurent Sibierski stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.27
Brian Pallister clumsily knocks into Rafael Arias. Brian Pallister is shown the yellow card! Rafael Arias runs off the knock.
59.57
Moritz Sammer knocks the ball forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass runs straight at the defence! Dominic Glass strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.45
Armin Hamann advances with the ball. Armin Hamann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres lofts in a cross ball towards Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
67.39
Moritz Sammer knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Nikolas Janes.
68.00
1-1It's a corner kick which Johan Benon takes quickly, playing the ball short to Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
71.37
Albrecht Weigel threads the ball through to Moritz Sammer. Moritz Sammer knocks the ball forward to Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rafael Arias through on goal. Rafael Arias tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.31
Armin Hamann kicks a strong pass forward to Johan Benon. Johan Benon makes a beautiful solo run. Johan Benon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.59
Dion Fletcher makes a simple pass to Benito Barone. Benito Barone plays the ball forward to Rainer Kohler who has made a great run into the box. Rainer Kohler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.57
Mick Marsden decides to run forward with the ball. Mick Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Benito Barone. Benito Barone gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Kevin Schröder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias makes a looping header on goal. Nikolas Janes manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.7%
29.3%
Play Area
35.4%
37.8%
26.8%
Scorers
| Dominic Glass 60 Rafael Arias 71 | Benito Barone 12, 80 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Benito Barone of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Pichichi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Albrecht Weigel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Laurent Sibierski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Schröder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Armin Hamann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Moritz Sammer (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Johan Benon (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rafael Arias (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Eugenio Andres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dominic Glass (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Lars El-Fakiri (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jakob Gravesen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dean Woodcock (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nikolas Janes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Miguel Hemdani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Terry Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steed Cabezas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pablo Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Pallister (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Dion Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mick Marsden (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Patricio Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Benito Barone (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Rainer Kohler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alfred Ramé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Karim Brocard (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Malte Ziegler (MID) | 0 | |